Krispy KremeFRA:9YM -6.13%55 EBITDA Margin % is 7.81% as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 9.38. GuruFocus rates FRA:9YM with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.62 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 308 Retail - Defensive companies, Krispy Kreme ranks worse than 96.43% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Krispy Kreme's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €25 Mil. Krispy Kreme's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €317 Mil. Therefore, Krispy Kreme's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.81%.
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
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Krispy Kreme EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Krispy Kreme's EBITDA Margin % can be seen below:
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FRA:9YM vs NGVC, VLGEA, YSWY: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Krispy Kreme's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Krispy Kreme EBITDA Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Krispy Kreme's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Krispy Kreme's EBITDA Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Krispy Kreme (FRA:9YM) has a EBITDA Margin % of 7.81% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Krispy Kreme and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 9.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Krispy Kreme ranks #297 out of 308 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 96.4%.
Is Krispy Kreme's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Krispy Kreme's current EBITDA Margin % of 7.81% is 17% below median its 10-year median of 9.38. The Retail - Defensive industry median EBITDA Margin % is 6.08. Krispy Kreme's value of 7.81% is 28.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Krispy Kreme ranks #297 out of 308 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Krispy Kreme has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Krispy Kreme's EBITDA Margin % compare to NGVC and VLGEA?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Krispy Kreme ranks #297 out of 308 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Krispy Kreme in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 6.08. Krispy Kreme's value of 7.81% is 28.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.38 vs. the industry median of 6.08, Krispy Kreme has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBITDA Margin % for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 6.08, based on 308 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Krispy Kreme's current EBITDA Margin % of 7.81% is 28.5% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Krispy Kreme and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 6.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Krispy Kreme's current EBITDA Margin % is 7.81%, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 9.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Krispy Kreme stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Krispy Kreme (FRA:9YM) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.62, compared to a current price of €3.06 — trading 59.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 7.81%, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 9.38 and 28.5% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 6.08. Krispy Kreme's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Krispy Kreme (FRA:9YM), the current EBITDA Margin % is 7.81% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Krispy Kreme (FRA:9YM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Krispy Kreme stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €3.06 is trading 59.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €7.62.
GuruFocus considers Krispy Kreme to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:9YM:
EBITDA Margin %: 7.81% (17% below median its 10-year median of 9.38)
GF Value™: €7.62 vs. price of €3.06 (59.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 28.5% above the Retail - Defensive median (#297 of 308)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:9YM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Krispy Kreme Inc is a sweet-treat brand company. The company's Original Glazed doughnut is recognized for its hot-off-the-line, melt-in-mouth experience. It operates through its network of fresh Doughnut Shops, partnerships with retailers, and a growing e-commerce and delivery business. The company conducts its business through the following three reported segments: U.S., which includes all operations in the United States; International, which includes operations in the U.K., Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Japan, and Mexico; and Market Development, which includes franchise operations world-wide. It derives maximum revenue from the U.S. segment.
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